Compare / GeForce RTX 3050 vs GeForce GTX 1070
RTX 3050 vs GTX 1070: which is better?
GeForce RTX 3050 is about 4% faster than GeForce GTX 1070 in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce GTX 1070 offers better value for money.
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Faster: GeForce RTX 3050Cheaper: GeForce GTX 1070Value: GeForce GTX 1070
Head to head
10%
Gaming performance
9%
36/100
Part score
34/100
50 FPS
Average FPS
48 FPS
≈ $304 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $160 (used)
58/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| GeForce RTX 3050 | GeForce GTX 1070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 8 / 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 130 W | 150 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 500 W | ≥ 500 W |
| AI upscaling | DLSS 2 · FSR 3 | FSR |
| Ray tracing | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2022 | 2016 |
GeForce RTX 3050: 8 / 6 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
GeForce GTX 1070: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
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Estimated FPS in games
GeForce RTX 3050GeForce GTX 1070
50average FPS
48average FPS